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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Twenty Six Weeks Tomorrow :)

Tomorrow I will be 26 weeks! Addison will be the size of an Eggplant! Here is what is going on this week:

Wow! Can you believe baby has eyelashes at 26 weeks? And she’s amping up to start batting them soon. At this point, it probably feels like this baby (who you haven’t even met yet) has taken over your life. She’s interfering with your sleep. She’s messing with your brain. (Forget much?) She might even be giving you a stress headache or two. It’s normal to be experiencing some mild swelling, but around week 26, it’s important to watch out for swelling severe or sudden -- it could be the sign of a dangerous condition called preeclampsia. Notice your belly occasionally feeling really tight? That’s a contraction. Yup, already. Don’t freak out though -- your body is just practicing some tightening in preparation for labor. As long as the contractions aren’t steady or severe, you’re not in labor.

She's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing her senses, features and talents!

Addison at 26 weeks

Her eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open.

And her eyelashes are now grown, too.

She's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.

She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.

The baby shower is about a week and a half to go! So excited! :) Tommy leaves for training this week. :( He will be gone five weeks. It sucks, but its for the job so its necessary. Wish me luck!